Fire Prevention Inspections

Matter !

Fire Inspector

Training

Advanced

Fire Inspector TrainingSPS 314.01 (11) (b) 10.

All fire department personnel

directly involved in conducting

fire inspections are authorized by

the department and by the fire

chief to conduct the inspections

upon completion of training

approved by the fire chief.

Statutory Authority▪ Wisconsin State Statutes

–Chapter § 101.14 Wi Stats. Fire Inspections, prevention, detection and

suppression

▪ Agency Rules

–Chapter SPS 314 Department Safety and

Professional Services – Regulations of

Industry, Buildings and Safety

▪ Local Ordinances

– Local Fire Prevention Ordinances.

Authority to Abate Fire

Hazards▪ § 101.14, Wi Stats.:

▪ The chief of every fire department

shall provide for the inspection of

every public building and place of

employment to determine and cause to

be eliminated any fire hazard or any

violation of any law relating to fire

hazards or to the prevention of fires.

Fire Hazard Definition

Any material, condition or act that

contributes to the start of a fire or

increases its severity.

Effective Date

The effective date of the

2012 NFPA 1 Fire Code

as adopted by SPS 314 is:

September 1, 2014

Chapter 2

Referenced Publications

2012 NFPA 1: 2.1 General. The

documents referenced in this chapter

or portions of such documents are

referenced within this Code and

shall be considered part of the

requirements of this document.

SPS 314.01 (1) (b)

Application of Model Fire

Code

The use, operation and

maintenance of public buildings

and places of employment shall

comply with par. (a), except as

provided in this chapter.

School Fire Safety

Statistics

From 2009-2013, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of

5,100 structure fires in educational properties annually.

These fires caused an annual average of one civilian death, 79 civilian fire injuries and $88 million in direct

property damage.

Common Violations

2012 NFPA 1: 14.4 Means of Egress Reliability

2012 NFPA 1: 14.4.1 Means of egress shall be continuously maintained free of all

obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency.

* A proper means of egress allows unobstructed travel at all times. Any type of barrier, including

but not limited to, the accumulation of snow and ice is an impediment to free movement in

the means of egress.*

Gates in corridors leading to exits must be “fail-safe” and open fully and automatically with the

building fire alarm system or power failure.

2012 NFPA 1: 12.4.6.18.3 Blocking or wedging of doors in the open position shall be prohibited.

Electrical Safety

2012 NFPA 1: 11.1.6.1 Relocatable power taps shall be of the polarized or grounded type with overcurrent protection and shall be listed.

2012 NFPA 1: 11.1.6.2 Relocatable power taps shall be directly connected to a permanently installed receptacle.

2012 NFPA 1: 11.1.6.3 Relocatable power tap cords shall not extend through walls, ceilings, or floors; under doors or floor coverings; or be subject to environmental or physical damage.

2012 NFPA 1: 11.7.1.5 Extension cords and flexible cords shall not be affixed to structures; extend through walls, ceilings or floors, or under doors or floor coverings; or be subject to environmental or physical damage.

Power taps can often be found in classrooms, breakrooms, office area, shop and maintenance areas.

“Daisy chaining” strictly prohibited Listed? Overloaded?

Emergency Drills in K-12 Schools

Emergency Drills for K-12 Schools follow rules of § 118.07 Wi Stats., Health & Safety Standards and NFPA 1

HTTP://DSPS.WI.GOV/PROGRAMS/INDUSTRY-SERVICES/INDUSTRY-SERVICES-PROGRAMS/FIRE-PREVENTION/

CHOOSING “FORMS AND PUBLICATIONS “ON THE LEFT AND THEN SELECTING SBD-11

SBD-11 can be found on the DSPS website at:

2012 NFPA 1: 10.6 Fire Drills

2012 NFPA 1: 10.6.1 Where required. … Drills shall be designed in cooperation with the local authorities.

2012 NFPA 1: 10.6.4 Orderly evacuation. When conducting drills, emphasis shall be placed on orderly evacuation rather than speed.

2012 NFPA 1: 10.6.5 Simulated Conditions. Drills shall be held at expected and unexpected times and under varying conditions to simulate the unusual conditions that can occur in an actual emergency.

2012 NFPA 1: 10.6.6 Relocation Area. Drill participants shall relocate to a predetermined location and remain at such location until a recall or dismissal signal is given.

2012 NFPA 1: 20.2 Educational Occupancies

2012 NFPA 1: 20.2.4.2.2 Approved training programs designed for education and training and for the practice of emergency egress to familiarize occupants with the drill procedure, and to establish conduct of the emergency egress as a matter of routine, shall be permitted to receive credit on a one-for-one basis for not more that four of the emergency egress drills required by 20.2.4.3, provided that a minimum of four emergency egress drills are completed prior to the conduct of the first such training and practice program.

2012 NFPA 1: 20.2.4.2.3 Emergency egress drills shall be conducted as follows:(1) Not less than one emergency egress drill shall be conducted every month the facility is in session, unless both the following criteria are met:

(a) In climates where the weather is severe, the monthly emergency egress drills shall be permitted to be deferred.

(b) The required number of emergency egress drills shall be conducted, and not less than four shall be conducted before the drills are deferred.

(2) All occupants of the building shall participate in the drill.

(3) One additional emergency egress drill, other than for educational occupancies that are open on a year round basis, shall be required within the first 30 days of operation.

2012 NFPA 1: 20.2.4.2.4 All emergency drill alarms shall be

sounded on the fire alarm system.

§ 118.07(2)(a) Wi Stats. Once each month, without previous warning, the person having direct charge of any public or private school shall drill all pupils in the proper method of departure from the building in case of a fire, except when the person having direct charge deems the health of the pupils may be endangered by inclement weather conditions. At least twice annually, without previous warning, the person having direct charge of any public or private school shall drill all pupils in the proper method of evacuation to a safe location in case of tornado or other hazard.

At least twice annually, without previous warning, the person having direct charge of any public or private school shall drill all pupils in the proper method of evacuation or other appropriate action in case of a school safety incident.

§ 118.07 (4). Wi Stats. A safety drill may be substituted for any other required drill required under this paragraph. The school board or governing body of the private school shall maintain for at least 7 years a record of each fire drill, tornado, or other hazard drill and school safety drill conducted.

Fireworks

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§ 167.10 Wi Stats.

2012 NFPA 1: 65.2

§ 167.10 Wi Stats. permit, use, shipping, local regulation, storage & handling, licensing & inspecting manufacturers, parental & municipal liability, enforcement and penalties

2012 NFPA 1: Chapter 65.2construction, handling, use, and storage NFPA 1123 & NFPA 1124

SPS 307manufacturers licensing & inspection

Display Fireworks Regulation

WEM - Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) § 323.60 Wi Stats

FederalBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

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§ 167.10 Wi Stats.

- These are the only kinds of “fireworks,” as that word is commonly used, that a person may use or possess without a permit or that may be sold to a person who does not have a permit. There is no age restriction and the statute does not classify them as fireworks. Local ordinances may be more restrictive than state statutes and may prohibit any of these items or limit their sale or use. § 167.10(1). Wi Stats.

- Sparklers not exceeding 36 inches in length- Stationary cones and fountains- Toy snakes- Smoke bombs

- Caps- Noisemakers- Confetti poppers with less than ¼ grain of explosive mixture- Novelty devices that spin or move on the

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§ 167.10 Wi Stats.

- Possessing or using any other fireworks, including, for example, firecrackers, roman candles, bottle rockets and mortars, in Wisconsin without a valid permit is illegal. § 167.10(3). Wi Stats.- A commonly used rule of thumb is that a permit is required if the device explodes or leaves the ground. - The sale of these restricted fireworks to a resident of this state without a valid permit is also illegal. § 167.10(2). Wi Stats.

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§ 167.10 Wi Stats.

- Only a mayor, village president, town chair, or a person they have designated can authorize possession or use of fireworks within their jurisdiction. § 167.10(3)(a) Wi Stats. - A valid permit must specify the general kind and approximate quantity of fireworks which may be purchased. The total quantity purchased cannot exceed the quantity of fireworks authorized by the permit. § 167.10(3)(f)3. Wi Stats.- A permit that specifies multiple dates and locations or the entire municipality of permitted use is not valid. § 167.10(3)(f)4 Wi Stats.

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§ 167.10 Wi Stats.

- A copy of a permit for large fireworks displays (Div. 1.3 explosives under CFR 173.50) must be given to a fire or law enforcement official in the municipality which issued the permit at least two days before the date of use. § 167.10(3)(g) Wi Stats.- A municipality may prohibit or adopt ordinances imposing special restrictions, e.g., times or manner of use, distances from buildings or spectators, etc. § 167.10(3)(f)5. Wi Stats.- There are no conditions under which it is legal for a minor to possess or use any fireworks except those allowed without a permit. § 167.10(3)(h). Wi Stats.

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§ 167.10 Wi Stats.

- A nonresident person may not possess or use fireworks in Wisconsin without a valid Wisconsin permit. § 167.10(3)(a). Wi Stats. - Persons transporting fireworks may not possess them in a city, town or village without a permit from that jurisdiction if they remain there for more than 12 hours. § 167.10(3)(bm). Wi Stats. - Enforcement responsibility and authority rests with local law enforcement and district attorneys, or municipal prosecutors in the case of local ordinance violations.

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2012 NFPA 1:65.2

- 2012 NFPA 1: 65.2.1 The construction, handling, and useof fireworks intended solely for outdoor display as well as the general conduct and operation of the display shall comply with the requirements of 2010 NFPA 1123, Code for Fireworks Display.

- 2012 NFPA 1: 65.2.2 All storage of display fireworks shall comply with2006 NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles.

2012 NFPA 1 Chapter 2 Referenced Publications

2.1 General.

NFPA 1123, Code for Fireworks Display, 2010 edition.NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles, 2006 edition.

Haunted House, Crop Maze,

Special Amusement

Crop Maze

Crop Maze

• Crop Maze, 2012 NFPA 1: 10.15.11

– Permits. (Only if required by local ordinance).

– General.• Advise employees of fire and safety regulations.• Provide safety instructions to patrons.• Provide fire department pre-plan op.• No parking within 75 feet• Minimum 20 foot fuel break

– Employee Monitor.• Minimum of two, one on platform

Crop Maze

• Crop Maze, 2012 NFPA 1: 10.15.11

– Public Address System.• Available to make announcements (bull horn or loud

speaker)

– Prohibited.• Blocking exit during occupancy• 200 person occupancy limit• No open flame producing devices, No smoking

– Fireworks.• Not to be discharged within 300 feet• Fireworks comply with 2012 NFPA 1: Chap.65 in addition to

this chapter.

Special Amusement

• 2012 NFPA 1: 3.3.30.10*

Special Amusement Building

• 2012 NFPA 1: 3.3.182.3*

Assembly Occupancy.

• SPS 314.01 (5) TEMPORARY USE

• 2012 NFPA 1: 10.9 Emergency Plans.

– 10.9.2 Plan Requirements.

Haunted House

Haunted House

• AHJ retains fire prevention authority– Special amusement (temporary use)

• SPS 314.01 (5), SPS 361.03 (12)

• General Safety Requirements (2012 NFPA 1: 10.1)

• Crowd Managers (2012 NFPA 1: 20.1.5.6)– Fire details (determined by AHJ)

– Drills (Employee trained and drilled on duties incase of fire panic to affect orderly evacuation).

Haunted House

• Fire department access roads (2012 NFPA 1: 18.2.3)

• Flame retardant requirements (2012 NFPA 1: 20.1.2)

• Open flame – No Smoking (SPS 314.20)

• Extinguishers (2012 NFPA 1: 13.6

• Egress requirements (2012 NFPA 1: 14.14)

• Exit markings (2012 NFPA 1: 20.1.4.7.3)

• Smoke detection (2012 NFPA 1: 20.1.4.4)

• Flammable/Combustible liquids (2012 NFPA 1: Ch. 66 and 2012 NFPA 30)

• LP tanks or cylinders (2011 NFPA 58: 8.3)

Fire Doors & Other Operating Protectives

Fire Doors and Other Operating Protectives

(2012 NFPA 1: 12.4)

Fire Doors and Other Operating Protectives

• Care and Maintenance (2012 NFPA 1: 12.4.6)

• Operability (2012 NFPA 1: 12.4.6.3)

• Replacement (2012 NFPA 1: 12.4.6.4)

• Repairs and Modifications (2012 NFPA 1: 12.4.6.5)

• Inspections (2012 NFPA 1: 12.4.6.6)

• Functional Testing (2012 NFPA 1: 12.4.6.8)

Fire Doors and Other Operating Protectives

• Prevention of Door Blockage

(2012 NFPA 1: 12.4.6.18)

• Maintenance of Closing Mechanisms

(2012 NFPA 1: 12.4.6.19)

• Repair of Fire Doors and Windows

(2102 NFPA 1: 12.4.6.20)

• Retrofit Operators (2012 NFPA 1: 12.4.6.21)

Sprinkler Systems:

Basics for Fire Inspector

Maintenance of Existing Sprinkler Systems

*It is the responsibility of the owner to maintain their sprinkler system in good

operating condition. (2012 NFPA 1:13.3.1)

* Fire sprinkler systems shall be tested and inspected at least once a year by a person holding Department of Safety and Professional Services credentials as required by SPS 305.

NFPA 25

2012 NFPA 13 requires that the installing contractor provide a copy of 2011 NFPA 25, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems to the owner of the new sprinkler system.

Sprinkler System Monitoring

*As of July 1, 2002 all new required fire sprinkler systems shall be monitored by an approved supervising station.

*Approved supervising station shall meet the requirements found in 2010 NFPA 72.

- Central Station

- Proprietary Station

- Remote Station

Supervised Valves

Valves

Inspection shall verify:

*Valves are in normal open or closed position

*Valves are properly sealed, locked or

supervised

*Valves are accessible

*Valves are free from leaks

*Valves are identified with proper signage

Gauges

*On a wet system the upper pressure gauge always reads higher.

*On a dry system the lower pressure gauge always reads higher.

Sprinkler Heads

*Sprinklers not obstructed

*Sprinklers not painted

*Sprinklers are free of corrosion

*Sprinklers have not been damaged

*Nothing hanging from sprinklers

*Sprinklers are free from build up of dirt/dust

*Right type for application.

(2012 NFPA 1: 13.5.2.1.1.2)

Piping

Pipe and fittings in good condition, free of mechanical damage, leakage, and corrosion.

(2011 NFPA 25: 5.2.2.1)

Not subjected to external loads from material either resting on pipe or hanging from pipe.

(2011 NFPA 25: 5.2.2.2)

Guards

Guards should be checked

for damage.

Hangers and Supports

Hangers not damaged or loose.(2011 NFPA 25: 5.2.3.2)

Fire Department Connection

*Accessible and Visible

*Plugs and Caps in Place and Undamaged.

*Gaskets in place and are not damaged.

*Couplings and Swivels rotate smoothly and are not damaged.

SLIDE OF GOOD FDC

Inspectors Test Connection

Discharge/drain area

free of obstruction.

Identification sign in

place.

Pumps

*Valves fully open

*Pressure gauge is

reading normal

*Power light is ON

*Transfer switch is ON

*Adequate heat

*Ventilation louvers

operational (if required)

Sprinkler Tool Box

The spare sprinklers shall be of the type and temperature rating of the system sprinklers.-Systems with less than 300 sprinklers, not fewer than 6.-Systems with 300 to 1000 sprinklers, not fewer than 12.-Systems with over 1000 sprinklers, not fewer than 24.

The spare sprinklers shall be kept in a sprinkler cabinet. (2012 NFPA 1: 13.3.3.5.1.5)

Inspection Related Forms

Annual Fire Sprinkler Inspection Form

Annual Fire Pump Inspection Form

Annual Fire Pump Maintenance Form

Water Supply Annual Inspection Form

Annual Water Flow Test

INSPECTION,

ORDER WRITING

PROCESS

Statutory Authority

• Wisconsin State Statutes – Chapter § 101.14 Wi Stats. Fire inspections,

prevention, detection and suppression

• Agency Rules– Chapter SPS 314 Department of Safety and

Professional Services – Industry Services – Fire Prevention Program

• Local Ordinances– Local Fire Prevention Ordinances.

Appearance

• Dress

• Identification

• Posture / Attitude

• Composure

Inspection Process

• What inspection IS

– Opportunity to gain support

– Opportunity to educate

– Opportunity to learn

• What inspection ISN’T

– Chance to wield a big stick

– Opportunity to generate revenue.

Inspection Process

• Opportunity for Education– Get property owner or occupant to understand what it

will take to ensure a safe property or operation

– Provide reasonable explanations for why something

must be done

• Assist in ensuring a safe building/

operation– Genuinely care about keeping them in operation.

• Accompanied inspection

– Pros

• Customer can clearly see what you are

referring to when indicating a correction.

• Use their language when referencing doors

hallways and rooms. The person expected

to do the correction very well may not be

the same person performing the actual

repair and/or correction.

• Accompanied inspection

– Cons

• Too time consuming (Talking / chatting)

• They may think your knit picking.

• They might try to side track you or lead you

away from something.

Inspection Process

• Documentation of violations– Identify, confirm and document all violations

– Identify and document all violations corrected on the

spot

• Photographs– No permission required

• Trade secret(s) – may have company take photo of

requested item.

Inspection Process

• Fire Prevention Visit Forms

– Checklist type form

– Handwritten

• Must be legible

• Must be accurate

– Must contain what, where and how long to fix.

Pros: Checklists provide a

ready reminder of what to

look for during a fire

prevention visit

Cons: Sometimes not

enough room to write

location and recommended

corrective actions.

Pros: Non-checklist

type fire prevention visit

reports provide room to

write violation and

recommended

corrective action

Cons: Requires

inspector to have a list

for code citations.

Citing Codes

• Clarity of Order

– Should include code citation

– Should provide some sort of recommended

corrective actions

– Provides Correction date for correction

• Order vs. Advisory Note

– Not a violation, a reminder to something to do.

• Wisconsin State Statutes, Chapter 101.14

• Wisconsin Department of Safety and

Professional Services SPS 314.01(12) Penalties

• Fire Code Enforcement 2012 NFPA 1: 1.6

• Code verbiage

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Compliance Date

Code Citation

Violation

Examples:

§ 101.14 Wi Stats; SPS 314.001;

2012 NFPA 1: 14.4.2.1

No furnishings, decorations or other

objects shall obstruct exits, access

thereto, egress therefrom, or visibility

thereof. (2012 NFPA 101: 7.1.10.2.1)

The rear exit door is obstructed by product. Make

sure that immediately after delivery all stock is arranged

so as to maintain the exit readily accessibleCompliance: By end of business day.

Exit Obstructed by Product

§ 101.14 Wi Stats.; SPS 314.001;

2012 NFPA 1: 14.4.1

Obstructions. A means of egress shall be

free from obstructions that would prevent

its use, including the accumulation of snow

and iceThe rear exit door is obstructed by product. Make

sure that immediately after delivery all stock is

arranged so as to maintain the exit readily accessibleCompliance: By end of business day.

Exit Obstructed by Product

2012 NFPA 1

“14.4.1 Means

of egress shall

be continuously

maintained free

of all

obstructions or

impediments to

full instant use in

the case of fire

or other

emergency”

Rear exit pathway. Remove all materials from stairs and in

front of door. Maintain this area free of any and all

obstructions at all times.

2011 NEC 70 314.25

Covers and Canopies. In

completed installations,

each box shall have a

cover, faceplate, lamp

holder, or luminaire

canopy, except where the

installation complies with 410.24(B).

South wall in mechanical area. Properly install electrical outlet in junction

box so that box is properly covered.

Above grinding machine in back

maintenance area. Provide proper

electrical supply for appliance and

discontinue use of extension cords.

2011 NEC 400.8 Uses Not

Permitted. Unless specifically

permitted in 400.7, flexible cords and

cables shall not be used for the

following:

(1) As a substitute for the fixed wiring

of a structure

(2) Where run through holes in walls,

structural ceilings, suspended

ceilings, dropped ceilings, or floors

(3) Where run through doorways,

windows, or similar openings

(4) Where attached to building

surfaces

(5) Where concealed by walls, floors,

or ceilings or located above

suspended or dropped ceilings

(6) Where installed in raceways,

except as otherwise permitted in this

Code

(7) Where subject to physical damage

Wire tie

Lightweight

Cords

All automatic fire

sprinkler system

shall be inspected

tested and

maintained in

accordance with

NFPA 25.

2011 NPFA 25: 12.3.2.2

the valve inspection

shall verify that the

valves are in the

following condition:

(1) Normal position

(2) Properly sealed,

locked

(3) Accessible

Rear of building. Relocate dumpsters so that the

sprinkler valves are always accessible.

All automatic fire

sprinkler system

shall be inspected

tested and

maintained in

accordance with

NFPA 25.

2012 NPFA 25: 12.3.2.2

the valve inspection

shall verify that the

valves are in the

following condition:

(1) Normal position

(2) Properly sealed,

locked

(3) Accessible

Sprinkler Controls on West Side of Building.

Remove trees from around and through sprinkler

controls. Remove tree stump to keep this from

reoccurring and have sprinkler contractor exercise

controls to ensure they work properly. Provide

written documentation of contractor activity.

All automatic fire sprinkler

systems shall be inspected,

tested and maintained in

accordance with NFPA 25.

2011 NFPA 25: 5.2.1.2

Unacceptable obstructions

to spray patterns shall be

corrected.

2010 NFPA 13: 8.5.6.1 The

clearance between the

deflector and the top of

storage shall be 18-in.

Rear storeroom. Reduce storage height to ensure

that no items are closer than 18-inches to the

sprinkler head deflector. Mark the outside wall

and rack supports to identify maximum storage

height.

Recommended Corrective Actions

• Clarity

– Specific yet variable

• Exit Lights

– Replace bulb(s), repair or replace fixture as necessary to

meet requirements of code that the fixture is illuminated

at all times.

– Action Plan

• Storage height

– Provide detailed plans for rearrangement of storage to

include lowering the top shelf so as to maintain the 24-

inch clearance to ceiling.

Order(s) / Order Follow-up• Orders to Correct

– To occupant

– To building owner

• Appeals Process

– To whom and how long to initiate appeals process.

• Typically local municipalities do not have any ordinances to support an appeal. If they have their own court system they may an appeals policy in place.

Order Follow-up

• Follow-up visit is

needed to verify

compliance

• If not corrected issue

notice of non-

compliance

– Take a second picture

if needed

– Note date of visit for

record

• This is a SecondNotice, not a second order

• Time frame is typically 15 days

• Notice should state that continuing violations shall be referred and a citations may be issued.

Warning Notice may

serve as the safety

order when items have

not been corrected after

the primary visit’s

Correction date.

Compliance orders require

some duplication of effort

in documentation, but

provide a clear direction to

occupant/ owner to correct

violations

Also provides information

regarding appeals

process.

Local Citation – Includes local code section for authority to cite as well as

outstanding violation from fire prevention visit.

Referral Process

• Verify property ownership - tax roll or check deed

• Copy every document, including notes and telephone logs

• More importantly take and include pictures

• Documents should be put in chronological order (Letter of events)

• Send document package to your local attorney or Fire Prevention Coordinator.

Referral Process continued

• The Fire Prevention Coordinator will visit

the property to make sure it is still out of

compliance. The Coordinator may also try

to resolve the order before referring it on.

• If the Coordinator cannot resolve the order

it will be referred to the local DA or

Attorney General for compliance.

Inspection

Warrant

Right to Entry

• § 101.02 (15)(g) Wi Stats. The secretary or any deputy of the department may enter any place of employment or public building, for the purpose of collecting facts and statistics, examining the provisions made for the health, safety and welfare of the employees, frequenters, the public or tenants therein and bringing to the attention of every employer or owner any law, or any order of the department, and any failure on the part of such employer or owner to comply therewith. No employer or owner may refuse to admit the secretary or any deputy of the department to his or her place of employment or public building.

Come back

with a

warrant

§ 66.0119 Wi Stats.Special Inspection Warrant

• 1.(a) “Inspection purposes” includes such purposes as building, housing, electrical, plumbing, heating, gas, fire, health, safety, environmental pollution, water quality, waterway, use of water, food, zoning, property assessment, meter and obtaining data required to be submitted in an initial site report or feasibility report, or an environmental impact statement related to one of those reports. “Inspection purposes” also includes purposes of obtaining information by or on behalf of the public service commission.

Process

• Refused entry or occupant asks you leave an inspection before completion.

• Explain to occupant that you have the right to conduct the inspection if they are “open and operating”.

• If they still refuse, indicate that you will obtain an inspection warrant.

• Per § 66.0119 Wi Stats., Special inspection warrants can be issued by circuit court judges and municipal court judges.

Fire Inspector Certification

When do you need certification?New Construction

RemodelUpgraded Systems

Statutory Requirements (Act 270)

• § 101.14(4r) Wi Stats.

• (b) A person may perform inspections of fire detection, prevention, and suppression devices being installed during the construction or alteration of, or the addition to, public buildings and places of employment only if he or she has received certification as an inspector from the department.

DSPS Certification

Per Wis. Admin. Code SPS 305.627, no person may perform inspections of fire detection, prevention and suppression devices being installed during the construction or alteration of, or the addition to, public buildings and places of employment unless the person holds a certification issued by the Department as a certified Fire Detection, Prevention and Suppression Inspector.

• A person who inspects fire detection, prevention and suppression devices as a certified Fire Detection, Prevention and Suppression Inspector shall:

• Maintain a record of the inspections made including the dates and the findings of the inspections;

DSPS Certification

• Provide a copy of the inspection report to the property owner or his or her agent;

• Make available to the department upon request inspection records;

• Maintain his or her certification at all times during which he or she is certified as a Fire Detection, Prevention and Suppression Inspector.

Accepted CertificationsA Fire Inspector shall submit evidence that they hold one of the following certifications:

*NFPA 1031 standard-based programs with Pro Board accredited

Fire Inspector I certification

* International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)

accredited Fire Inspector I certification

*National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Inspector I

certification

*International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector I certification

*NICET) Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems Level 1 or

Level 2 certification

*Current Wisconsin Commercial Building Inspector certification.

How to Apply

• Go to: DSPS.wi.gov

• Click on: Licenses/Permits/Registrations

• Choose Trades Professions icon

• Scroll down to: Inspection

• Choose: Fire Detection, Prevention and Suppression Inspector

• Follow on line instructions

Websites

• dsps.wi.gov

– Then choose Industry Services

– Then choose Fire Prevention

• www.nfpa.org

– Create a free user account to view NFPA codes.

Fire Prevention Contacts Information

District 1

Rick Sommerfeld

715-944-4114 (Cell)

richard.sommerfeld@wi.gov

District 2 & 4

Mike Fehrenbach

608-575-0179 (Cell)

mike.fehrenbach@wi.gov

District 3 (also coveringWaushara, Fond du Lac & Sheboygan counties)

Carl Frisque

920-366-2469 (Cell)

carl.frisque@wi.gov

Operations Program AssociateSarah Brown, (715) 634-4013

sarah2.brown@wisconsin.gov

Fire Prevention Program SupervisorAmy Millard (608) 266-1816

amy.millard@wisconsin.gov

Questions